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The World’s Top Fashion Magazine Says No to Fur
Foxes are finally free from a life of fear. Vogue, the world’s most influential fashion magazine , has announced it will no longer promote or feature fur. Vogue is the voice that shapes what the world wears and values. When the magazine changes direction, the entire fashion industry takes notice. From runways in Paris to shops in Tokyo, its influence reaches everywhere. For decades, animals such as foxes, raccoons, and coyotes have suffered for their fur. Every life deser

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Nov 42 min read


Behind every kennel door, there’s a story like Leo’s
Some shelter animals spend thousands of days waiting for someone to choose them. This week is National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, a time to honor the dogs and cats who depend on shelters for their chance at life — and the people who care for them. Behind every kennel door is a story waiting to be heard, like Leo’s. After being surrendered by his owner, he spent over 2,000 days in a Tennessee shelter, watching others leave for new homes while his turn never came. His

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Nov 32 min read


Who's next? Colombia outlaws bullfighting and cockfighting
Free at last from the ring of suffering. Great news for animals: Colombia has officially banned bullfighting nationwide — and even...

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Oct 102 min read


Pennsylvania’s city just said NO to pet store cruelty
Freedom is what every animal deserves. For the first time in Pennsylvania, a city has taken a bold step to protect animals sold in pet...

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Oct 32 min read


On this World Animal Day, will you choose kindness?
World Animal Day reminds us that all animals matter. Today is World Animal Day — a day to honor the dogs, cats, and countless other...

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Oct 12 min read


Why are children still dying this World Rabies Day?
Dogs can carry rabies long before anyone sees it. Today is World Rabies Day — a day that reminds us that one of the most terrifying and...

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Sep 252 min read


Betsy was hiding in the trash… until kindness found her
This is where I was hiding before team 600 rescued me. My name is Betsy. I hid in the piles of discarded items. I curled up between old...

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Sep 242 min read


Alexia was waiting for someone who might never come…
Alexia stood alone on a heap of sand before we rescued her. Alexia was standing on a mound of sand at the far end of a narrow street — a...

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Aug 282 min read


4 Loving Ways to Brighten a Dog’s Day on National Dog Day
Some dogs know when someone needs help. Today is National Dog Day - a day to celebrate not just the dogs who make headlines, but also...

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Aug 202 min read


Pigs' Lives Will Be Spared — Thanks to This Historic Decision
Finally, pigs have a chance to live freely. Big News for Pigs! For the first time in the world , the USDA has approved cultivated pork...

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Aug 132 min read


Mojo, the "Father of Stray Dogs" story still breaks me
Mojo, the "Father of Stray Dogs", with Brett who rescued him. WARNING: Graphic real life images below. While some people call me the...

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Aug 53 min read


After 19 years of pain, these animals now have a future
These innocent primates will never face testing again. A major victory just happened, and it is worth celebrating. The Department of...

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Jul 142 min read


Dogs and cats are pampered in North China, but slaughtered in South China
Dogs and cats await slaughter inside metal crates. Every summer, the killing starts again. Right now , in the city of Yulin, China,...

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Jul 12 min read


He vanished in minutes and was never seen alive…
Fireworks can scare even the most confident dogs. Imagine your dog goes missing during the 4th of July fireworks and never comes home....

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Jul 13 min read


She waited in the same corner every day - but no one came for her
This grassy spot marked the start of Lila's rescue. We found Lila in the corner of a brick alley, not because she was trapped, but...

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Jun 302 min read


6 Tips to Save Your Dog's Life
Fireworks turn fun nights into fear for many dogs. July 4th is a party for us. But for dogs and cats, it is one of the most dangerous...

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Jun 274 min read


Good news: U.S. Navy ends cruel tests on dogs and cats
Dogs like these ones are finally safe from Navy laboratory tests. For the first time in 40 years, the U.S. Navy has made history by...

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Jun 131 min read


Happy Father’s Day… from a dog who never had one
I was so tired of surviving. I never met my dad. And I don’t remember my mom, either. When I was just a few weeks old, I was left to...

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Jun 102 min read


She was dumped like garbage and left to die...
We found Jane starving beside a garbage site. When we found Jane, she could barely lift her head. Her paws were sore and scraped from...

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Jun 92 min read


Good News: Jail Time for Animal Abusers Who …
They will never be hurt again. Now the law is on their side. For the first time in U.S. history, a new law in Suffolk County, NY, makes...

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Jun 82 min read
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